Lang, H. O., ed.  "The History of the Willamette Valley, Being A Description 
of the Valley and its Resources, with an account of its Discovery and 
Settlement by White Men, and its Subsequent History; Together with Personal 
Reminiscences of its Early Pioneers."  Portland, OR, Geo. H. Himes, Book and 
Job Printer, 1885.  p. 611.

JESSE A. APPLEGATE

     Born in Missouri in 1835; came to Oregon with the world-famous party led by
his relatives, Charles, Jesse and Lindsay Applegate, in 1843.  Has lived at
various points in the valley.  Studied law with the firm of Wilson & Harding, at
Salem, and was admitted to the bar in 1864.  Was married in 1863 to Virginia
Watson.  Their children are -- Glendower, McClellan and Erie.  Mr. Applegate was
superintendent of schools for Polk County in 1863-64, and member of the
Legislature in 1865-66.  Residence, Salem.

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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in June 2005 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.